Manager Mining

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. • Town of Patagonia, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Mining is accountable for the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of all mining activities. This role provides direct leadership to the Mining Department to execute both tactical and strategic mine plans aligned with annual budgets and business objectives, supported by strong cost control and disciplined operating systems. The position ensures robust fatal and material risk management, incident management, and workforce competency through effective training, supervision, and contractor oversight. In addition, this position champions a proactive safety culture and leads talent development, change management and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree in Mining Engineering or other relevant post-secondary education. Extensive operational and leadership experience in underground mining shall be considered in-lieu of formal education.
• 10-15 years of progressive mining industry experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in leadership roles
• Exemplary knowledge of underground mining methods (development and production) including blasting, ventilation, backfill and mine services.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong communication skills, continuous improvement experience and ability to influence and inspire others, and manage cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead mining operations in compliance with all health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements, including fatal and material risk management.
• Promote visible leadership and a strong safety culture; ensure effective incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide front-line leadership to deliver mine plans aligned with budgets, cost targets, and strategic business objectives.
• Implement and sustain disciplined operating systems, including MOS and short-interval control, to drive safe, efficient execution.
• Collaborate with Processing, Maintenance, and Technical Services to ensure consistent plant feed, equipment availability, and integrated planning.
• Oversee contractor and workforce supervision, training, and competency to meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Champion change management and ensure operational and workforce readiness for underground startup and ongoing operations.
• Develop talent through performance management, training, and leadership development, modeling South32’s values of Care, Trust, Togetherness, and Excellence.

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• South32 will match retirement savings contributions up to a certain percentage.
• 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager